tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post3714970742947596001..comments2024-03-20T12:34:55.100-05:00Comments on Stonekettle Station: Criminal EnterpriseJim Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11259550121437562338noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-33857940984302974622015-07-31T08:36:37.653-05:002015-07-31T08:36:37.653-05:00Jim, my apologies if I'm just not current with...Jim, my apologies if I'm just not current with the blog ... are you maybe going to update this lovely piece in time for the big Fox Network Republican Showcase ....ahem, excuse me, ... "Debate"? Could be handy to have a scorecard with the full roster! --debbie in G.R.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07528817245487201917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-56100366073672593332015-06-13T14:56:01.469-05:002015-06-13T14:56:01.469-05:00Lindsey Graham was the only elected member of the ...Lindsey Graham was the only elected member of the federal government to visit Afghanistan when I was deployed there. I don't like his politics, but he did help to counter the widespread belief that we had been abandoned by our national leadership. I can't bring myself to vote for the guy, but I can't bring myself to dislike him either.ReaganRaisedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07048353801271366541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-58571749651160222042015-06-10T13:44:34.762-05:002015-06-10T13:44:34.762-05:00Of course in modern governments worldwide it doesn...Of course in modern governments worldwide it doesn't matter who you vote for<br /><br />http://www.theguardian.com/business/2015/jun/10/obscure-legal-system-lets-corportations-sue-states-ttip-icsid<br /><br />(except in Brazil!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-39622726481388481342015-06-08T13:02:44.339-05:002015-06-08T13:02:44.339-05:00Chafee is now running for Pres as a Democrat....Chafee is now running for Pres as a Democrat....Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04210334615328982021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-20503015500549877432015-06-08T12:12:33.547-05:002015-06-08T12:12:33.547-05:00Lincoln Chafee of RI.
Lincoln Chafee of RI. <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-4226362869011694442015-06-06T16:25:25.324-05:002015-06-06T16:25:25.324-05:00Ha ha! I thank my stars every day that both my pa...Ha ha! I thank my stars every day that both my parents are liberals!MeiLing_82https://www.blogger.com/profile/01043149042029088470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-11624524188497035702015-06-06T13:27:08.528-05:002015-06-06T13:27:08.528-05:00Only Cruz's mother was American. His Cuban-bo...Only Cruz's mother was American. His Cuban-born father only took out American citizenship about 9 years ago. Still, according to the law, Cruz the younger is eligible. So glad the Canadian government agreed to his denouncing his Cdn citizenship -- we were ashamed of him; now we don't have to be.Maplenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-17272672886150328762015-06-06T11:24:34.604-05:002015-06-06T11:24:34.604-05:00Dear God, Jim, I wish you'd be wrong once in a...Dear God, Jim, I wish you'd be wrong once in a while. All those GOPers running for President--and the clown car isn't even full yet--and not one of them fit for office. I remember--because I am old--when Republicans (most of them, anyway) were intelligent, reasonable people, who, although their ideas of proper government of the country may have differed from the Democrats, still regarded them as colleagues, and were capable of compromise in the best interests of the country. Where did all that go, and how do we get it back while there is still a country to govern?<br /><br />That Other JeanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-23595475634377340222015-06-06T10:15:36.128-05:002015-06-06T10:15:36.128-05:00To paraphrase John Fugelsang: "Most of these ...To paraphrase John Fugelsang: "Most of these people aren't running for President. They're running for jobs on FoxNews and/or higher public speaking fees."<br />C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08469264092377867319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-46200435380909719222015-06-06T10:12:48.587-05:002015-06-06T10:12:48.587-05:00And, once again, if we wrote this stuff down as fi...And, once again, if we wrote this stuff down as fiction, no one would buy it because it's too "unbelievable".<br /><br />It also falls under the umbrella that is my question of "Do these people even LISTEN to themselves?!" - the answer is, of course, no, seeing as if they did I think they'd realize exactly how stupid they sound.C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08469264092377867319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-43658326017538701282015-06-06T07:03:10.395-05:002015-06-06T07:03:10.395-05:00Then there's the one long shot that about .000...Then there's the one long shot that about .000000000001 % of the US population are pining for, and they somehow believe that person is Sarah Palin.<br /><br />Yep, that's right, there are about 400 people in the USA who still think that the lunatic from Wasilla, Caribou Barbie herself, will wait til all the others are in the race, and come in to save 'Murica, and "take back our country"<br /><br />I've been a conservative in every respect for a long time, but the entire crowd of pandering idiots running for the GOP right now sound more like they want to be Reverend in Chief than President.<br /><br />Barry Goldwater in his declining years had a perspective on these Christo-fascists that is perfectly accurate.<br /><br />Quote:<br />Mark my word, if and when these preachers get control of the [Republican] party, and they're sure trying to do so, it's going to be a terrible damn problem. Frankly, these people frighten me. Politics and governing demand compromise. But these Christians believe they are acting in the name of God, so they can't and won't compromise. I know, I've tried to deal with them.”<br /><br />Few things in history have proven more dangerous to democracy than leaders who believe that only their cult, church, clan, or group are chosen by some god to fulfill a "divine" mission.<br /><br />jkarovnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-76536691281131137362015-06-05T19:19:48.612-05:002015-06-05T19:19:48.612-05:00A thoroughly entertaining and informative piece, a...A thoroughly entertaining and informative piece, as usual.<br /><br />May I politely request, in order to preserve whatever small bits of sanity that might still be kicking around in my brain, that the word "Democrat" be changed to "Democratic" in what I count as the 17th paragraph? I'm sorry to complain but that is one thing that causes steam to erupt from my ears and highly intemperate language to stream fire-hose fashion from my mouth.<br /><br />I promise that I will foreswear pedantry aimed in your direction for a period of not less than six months if you'll make this one small contribution to my not requiring a tranquilizer dart. As it is, merely reading about the Republican candidates causes me to quake, gnash my teeth and mutter things such as "Those damned scorpions took the battery out of my car again".<br /><br />All the best to you.<br /><br />BTW, my money is on Bush the Even Lesser to win the nomination. It's all about the money, folks and he's got most of it locked up.South Jersey Docnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-62388075772658990952015-06-05T19:00:37.003-05:002015-06-05T19:00:37.003-05:00Thanks for the clarification. I have been keeping...Thanks for the clarification. I have been keeping my head down and this is how it shows.Jo-an Jacobushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17597451088598386952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-13399209115803120722015-06-05T18:49:42.325-05:002015-06-05T18:49:42.325-05:00Damn, that's pretty well written stuff.Damn, that's pretty well written stuff.South Jersey Docnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-89071316069751587942015-06-05T12:36:09.592-05:002015-06-05T12:36:09.592-05:00The 2016 GOP field is beginning to resemble Wrestl...The 2016 GOP field is beginning to resemble Wrestle Mania LXIX - only dumber.<br /><br />Peace<br />Chris in S. JerseyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-7135434338333409332015-06-05T11:19:27.350-05:002015-06-05T11:19:27.350-05:00Cruz was born in Canada to American parents.Cruz was born in Canada to American parents.duquesne_pdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10741121985491756399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-80031949755984924552015-06-05T11:18:40.822-05:002015-06-05T11:18:40.822-05:003/4 th's of the Republican presidential candid...3/4 th's of the Republican presidential candidate clown car is filled with people who have no real wish to become President. No, its lucrative to "run" and have a few PACs, make a few TV ads, get on some talk shows and bloviate.... All very good for one's income. Running for President, or higher office, has become a job for many of these career "politicians". Its about entertainment, not about taking care of our country and its citizens. They know no shame. And we, as American's, let them do it. We should be ashamed as well.hedgewytchnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-65021695080147263372015-06-05T11:10:01.706-05:002015-06-05T11:10:01.706-05:00The Attack of the Killer (GMO) Tomatoes!The Attack of the Killer (GMO) Tomatoes!hedgewytchnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-65152408521673783082015-06-05T10:36:50.570-05:002015-06-05T10:36:50.570-05:00Please name one -- just one -- "sane, smart a...Please name one -- just one -- "sane, smart and patriotic Republican politician" -- Just ONE.....Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04210334615328982021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-2020575197855008752015-06-05T09:08:03.661-05:002015-06-05T09:08:03.661-05:00So, I'm slow in getting around to reading this...So, I'm slow in getting around to reading this one - to my loss. You are so good, Jim! I have read all the replies and I don't see this addressed by you, Jim, or by anyone else. Am I missing something? How does Cruz get to run at all? He was born in Canada?Jo-an Jacobushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17597451088598386952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-64970968775161883932015-06-05T08:30:55.190-05:002015-06-05T08:30:55.190-05:00Loved your analysis that I'm bookmarking your ...Loved your analysis that I'm bookmarking your site for regular reading, then I read your jade helm post and going to make sure I check up every day cause it was fantastic. Then I got sad cause, well, a governor and senator...<br />But your writing is great. <br />H/t to MBRU @ crooks and liars for directing me here. VRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09135469401623515688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-65806485332025567482015-06-05T07:53:30.516-05:002015-06-05T07:53:30.516-05:00Only 2 or 3 years ago? It seems to me the moment ...Only 2 or 3 years ago? It seems to me the moment President Obama was elected, Bush 41, Bush 43, and Cheney were all forgotten in the plan to get Obama and lynch him. Yes, I went there, but it seems a valid metaphor, at least, to use.<br />C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08469264092377867319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-52376541151722415062015-06-05T02:03:39.510-05:002015-06-05T02:03:39.510-05:00BZ for intermingling the Clown Bus with one of my ...BZ for intermingling the Clown Bus with one of my favorite movies. Wry14Everhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07401427370284011779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-59399920965460790382015-06-04T19:42:55.592-05:002015-06-04T19:42:55.592-05:00^This is what scares me. Scott Walker is scary too...^This is what scares me. Scott Walker is scary too, but I think he has f'd up too much, not that has stopped the others.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-12752311066698958252015-06-04T16:22:00.889-05:002015-06-04T16:22:00.889-05:00It's going to take a whole lot of chocolate mi...It's going to take a whole lot of chocolate mint chip and a Costco sized bottle of Advil to get me through to the election next year. And if one of these idiots is elected, it's going to take even more Nexium.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04853002677417466181noreply@blogger.com